Forensic & Integrity Services - Senior Manager

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Forensic & Integrity Services team. This role involves leading investigations into white collar crimes and corporate compliance while working with a diverse team of professionals. You'll engage with clients, prepare detailed reports, and coach team members, all while navigating a dynamic and rapidly growing field. If you have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for integrity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in various sectors. Join a team dedicated to building a better working world through ethical practices and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Forensics, with at least 2 years at a managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner - FP (SA).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on fraud investigations and corporate compliance.
• Prepare forensic reports and present findings to clients.
• Coach team members and engage in sales and marketing efforts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

B.Com Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies)

LLB with postgraduate in Forensic studies

Tools

Data Analytics

Forensic Accounting

Job description

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The Opportunity

EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. Our professionals assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. We understand how organizations navigate complex environments; how pressures, attitudes and culture influence employee actions; and how to leverage data analytics to improve compliance and investigation outcomes. We are committed to making integrity the cornerstone of a better working world. Our team is multi-disciplinary which includes certified accountants, forensic accountants and technologists, certified fraud examiners, data scientists, data analytics professionals, anti-corruption professionals, certified expert witnesses, compliance professionals, money laundering and sanctions investigators, etc.

Join our team and be part of the team that helps clients achieve their Integrity agenda. You’ll be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored counselling. We are looking for a Senior Manager from Investigation and Compliance to be part of our globally connected and culturally aligned Forensic & Integrity team.

Your key responsibilities

• Work and lead on challenging projects related to white collar crimes, fraud investigations, corporate compliance and ethics, forensic accounting and financial and economic damages analyses, in a rapidly growing team with multidisciplinary skill-sets.
• Display understanding of client needs, priorities and anticipate related challenges.
• Identify and resolve issues on your engagements demonstrating a broad technical and people skillset.
• Prepare work plans and review electronic data, accounting, financial and non-financial records. An ability to see the “wood from the trees.”
• Ensure high quality working papers and analysis by team members.
• Prepare client deliverables including forensic and investigation reports. Present findings to clients.
• Liaise with senior client personnel, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses and regulators.
• Coach team members, contribute to the knowledge sharing culture of the team and hold difficult conversations.
• Effectively balance your personal commitments with your professional needs.
• Engage and participate in sales and marketing efforts including building the profile of the practice and firm in internal as well as external events.
• Keep abreast on regulatory/business/economic developments and their impact on the solutions of EY Forensics.
• Meet mandatory compliance, learning and other professional requirements.

Minimum requirements

• B.Com Honours (Accounting / Forensics studies) or LLB, with post graduate in Forensic studies.
• 8 years’ experience in the Forensics field, of which at least 2 at Managerial level.
• Certified Fraud Examiner and/or Forensic Practitioner - FP (SA).
• Based in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel locally, regionally and internationally.

Additional requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skeptical yet practical mindset to assess situations and reach conclusions objectively. Natural curiosity and ability to ask better questions.
• Self-awareness, respect for differences in individual style and background of your team members.
• Teaming and displaying strong interpersonal skills. Someone who is eager to learn, contribute and collaborate to support the achievement of a shared vision.
• Strong time and organization skills, ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, determination and tenacity to see the matter you are working on to its conclusion.
• Proactiveness in sharing new ideas to support achievement of shared vision.
• Strong communication skills and command over spoken and written English.
• Other qualifications such as CFE, FP (SA) are valued.
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment.